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AE52 NHX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,956 mi
Last recorded76,956 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 NHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 76,956 miles

Engine warning light on , Indicating there is a fault with the engine system

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tire worn to 0mm on inner edge , Possible wheel alignment issue

Rear wiper arm & blade missing

Unable to fully inspect brakes ,Advise a brake inspection to be carried out

Fail 8 Jan 2016 76,956 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine warning light on , Indicating there is a fault with the engine system

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tire worn to 0mm on inner edge , Possible wheel alignment issue

Rear wiper arm & blade missing

Unable to fully inspect brakes ,Advise a brake inspection to be carried out

Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,799 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 71,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

185/65/15 offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edgof treads

enging managment lamp on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Oct 2013 52,029 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 47,018 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 47,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 43,799 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,799 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,729 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,689 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 35,657 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 32,670 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 32,670 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,947 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AE52 NHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE52 NHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE52 NHX registered?

AE52 NHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is AE52 NHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 NHX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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